Honey I'm afraid
& I know you are too
But we've both been through
What we've both been through
And there's no reason
Not to cross that line
We all need somebody
From time to time

And even if your heart can't
Look my way
Even if our love can't
Stay together

I'd rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
King for a day
Than a fool forever

If we take that chance
If we make that leap
Love don't come easy
& it don't come cheap
I'll spend all my money
Down to my last dime
For just one minute of your sweet time

And even if your heart can't
Look my way
Even if our love can't
Stay together

I'd rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Rather be King for a day
Than a fool forever

You can take my pride
For what it's worth
We deserve to feel good
Even if it hurts

Even if your heart can't
Look my way
Even if our love can't
Stay together

I'd rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Rather be King for a day
Than a fool forever

Rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool, than a fool, forever

Rather be king for a day
Rather be king
Rather be king for a day
Than a fool forever

This Too Shall Last

(Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere)

Looking all around
You’d think nothing’s really working
The pieces never fit quite naturally

We didn’t come with directions
But somehow we found perfection
And it all worked out just how it’s meant to be

Through the passion, through the fight
Through the wrong turns we made right
There’s one thing, one thing will never change

This too shall last
When the beauty is gone and the time goes by too fast
When the feeling’s all wrong and troubles don’t seem to pass
If we got each other it’ll be alright
We got the love to make it through the night
This too shall last

Well, the door is always open
Never mentioned and never spoken
And only we know where we like to hide the keys
No wind could ever weather
What’s holding us together
As long as we live in our own reality

This too shall last
When the beauty is gone and the time goes by too fast
When the feeling’s all wrong and troubles don’t seem to pass
If we got each other it’ll be alright
We got the love to make it through the night
This too shall last
This too shall last

Oh, through the passion, through the fights
Through the wrong turns we made right
There’s one thing, one thing will never change

This too shall last
When the beauty is gone and the time goes by too fast
When the feeling’s all wrong and troubles don’t seem to pass
If we got each other it’ll be alright
We got the love to make it through the night
This too shall last
This too shall last

If we got each other it’ll be alright
This too shall last
If we got each other it’ll be alright
This too shall last

House Is A Building

(Anderson East, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Raitiere)

Cities of gold, they always hold
The promise of ruins
The fountain of youth, we’re running to
Is just an illusion

A glass is always half full
Till you fill it to the top
I remember when you’re with me
i forget it when you’re not

If life is a lesson, love is an action
If pain is a weapon, sorrow’s attraction
If you’ve got a heartbeat, you know you got me
If a house is a building, home is feeling

Hickory floors, swing on a porch
Don’t mean a damn thing
Sheets on a bed, ain’t nothing but thread
If they’re always empty

With no one to wake up to
To make the lonely stop
I remember when you’re with me
I forget it when you’re not

If life is a lesson, love is an action
If pain is a weapon, sorrow’s attraction
If you’ve got a heartbeat, you know you got me
If a house is a building, home is feeling

Walls they come alive
When it’s just you and I
And I realize

If life is a lesson, if love is an action
If pain is a weapon, you’re my attraction
And if you’ve got a heartbeat, you know you got me
If a house is a building, home is feeling
If a house is a building, home is feeling

Sorry You’re Sick

(Ted Hawkins)

Good morning, my darling, I'm telling you this
To let you know that I'm sorry you're sick
Though tears of sorrow won't do you no good,
I'd be your doctor if only I could.

What do want from the liquor store?
Something sour, or something sweet?
I'll buy you all that your belly can hold
You can be sure you won't suffer no more

I'd swim the ocean or the deepest canals
To get to you darling and make you well
There's no place on Earth I wouldn’t hasten to go
To cool the fever, I want you to know

What do want from the liquor store?
Something sour, or something sweet?
I'll buy you all that your belly can hold
You can be sure you won't suffer no more

Promise me darling you won't die
I'll get all the medicine money can buy
Stick with me baby, hold on and fight
Take a good rest, I won't prolong your flight

What do want from the liquor store?
Something sour, or something sweet?
I'll buy you all that your belly can hold
You can be sure you won't suffer no more
What do want from the liquor store?
Something sour, or something sweet?
I'll buy you all that your belly can hold
You can be sure you won't suffer no more

If You Keep Leaving Me

(Anderson East, Chris Stapleton, Aaron Raitiere)

If you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you
If you keep hurting me
I’ll keep wanting you
Sure as the sky is blue
Through all you put me through
If you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you

You’d think by now I would learn
To stay away from fire when I’m getting burned
But somehow I can’t resist
Needing your goodbye kiss

If you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you
If you keep hurting me
I’ll keep wanting you
Sure as the sky is blue
Through all you put me through
If you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you

I know there’s a price to pay
You go, I want you to stay

If you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you
If you keep hurting me
I’ll keep wanting you
Sure as the sky is blue
Through all you put me through
If you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you

Oh, if you keep leaving me
I’ll keep loving you

I’ll keep loving you

Girlfriend

(Anderson East, Dave Cobb, Aaron Raitiere, Tim Bergling)

Well I can’t fight it
She got me hot and bothered
Got a ring wrapped ‘round her finger
Showing me I shouldn’t want her
Brother, we might have a problem
Cause she’s staring me down and I’m tempted
And I ain’t going to say I’m sorry now
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend

I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend

She’s putting it out there
She got a look like she’s leading
Looks like she knows what she’s wanting
And I think I’m just what’s she needing
Brother, we might have a problem
But I ain’t here for offending
But I ain’t going to say I’m sorry now
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend

I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend

I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love
I think I’m in love with your girlfriend

Surrender

(Anderson East, Aaron Raitiere, Adam Hood)

Thought I was a fighter, now I’m throwing in the towel
I'm backed into a corner, there's no winning now
My heart is on the ropes, my guard is going down
I’m falling for your love, giving in, bowing out

I know I know better but I don't know why
I’m throwing myself right into the fire
Be a willing victim of wild desire

Can't help but surrender to you
Help but surrender to you

You got a way with the motions
You got me acting a fool
I got a half of notion for falling in love with you
Now it’s out in the open, I’ve made all my moves
It’s a game of hearts, I’m willing to lose

I know I know better but I don't know why
I’m throwing myself right into the fire
Be a willing victim of wild desire

Can't help but surrender to you
Help but surrender to you
Help but surrender
Help but surrender
Help but surrender to you
Help but surrender to you

I know I know better but I don't know why
I’m throwing myself right into the fire
Be a willing victim of wild desire

Can't help but surrender to you
Help but surrender to you
Help but surrender to you
Help but surrender
Help but surrender
Help but surrender
Help but surrender to you
Help but surrender
Help but surrender
Help but surrender to you

All On My Mind

(Anderson East, Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Aaron Raitiere)

She could wear a nightgown to a wedding
A T-shirt to bed
Short skirts in the autumn times
Some daisies wrapped ‘round her head
And you could find my woman dancing in bare feet
On a couch in a ballroom dress
And I love how my baby looks at me
With her arms draped round my neck

I said Oh honey just like that
I give you my lovin’ and you give it right back
I said oh honey just like this
Hanging on, white knuckle grip

But it's all on my mind
Feel something when I kiss you goodnight
But it's all on my mind
Feel something when I open my eyes
But it's all on my mind
Feel that I could be your sweetest compromise
But it's all on my mind
It's all on my mind

And I could wear wingtips to a wedding
501’s to bed
A full suit to the party
And we’ll dance ‘till no ones left
And I kiss my baby with the sweetness
That only she could bring
And I love how my baby touches me
As we play out lovers games

I said Oh honey just like that
I give you my lovin’ and you give it right back
I said oh honey just like this
Hanging on, white knuckle grip

But it's all on my mind
Feel something when I kiss you goodnight
But it's all on my mind
Feel something when I open my eyes
But it's all on my mind
Feel that I could be your sweetest compromise
But it's all on my mind
It's all on my mind

Me and my baby are the bass and the beat
Lo-fi rhythm, the sweat and the heat
Come on now lover won’t you follow my lead
and we’ll move on into the night

But it's all on my mind
Feel something when I kiss you goodnight
But it's all on my mind
Feel something when I open my eyes
But it's all on my mind
Feel that I could be your sweetest compromise
But it's all on my mind
It's all on my mind

Without You

(Anderson East, Steve McEwan)

Beyond a shadow of a doubt
You’re someone I can’t live without
As sure as the sun is gonna rise
I’ll be there by your side

Cause I won’t ever leave you
Won’t ever go
I’ll be the ground under your feet
Cause I’ll work for you baby
My fingers to the bone
Until you smile I ain’t gonna sleep

Cause without you, there’s no me

Beyond a shadow of a doubt
I was wrong, I can see it now
From the cradle to the grave
Sometimes we get lost and sometimes we get saved

And I won’t ever leave you
Won’t ever go
I’ll be the ground under your feet
And I’ll work for you baby
My fingers to the bone
Until you smile I ain’t gonna sleep

Cause I won’t ever leave you
Won’t ever go
I’ll be the ground under your feet
And I’ll work for you baby
My fingers to the bone
Until you smile I ain’t gonna sleep

Cause without you, without you
There’s no me

Somebody Pick Up My Pieces

(Willie Nelson)

Somebody pick up my pieces
I'm scattered everywhere
And put me back together
Put me way over there

Take me out of contention
I surrender my crown
Somebody pick up my pieces
It's just me comin' down

Well, I sure thought I had her
Lord, I know she had me
What I thought was heaven
Is just falling debris

Well, I may not be crazy
But I got one hell of a start
Somebody pick up my pieces
I think I'm fallin' apart

Don't follow my footsteps
Step over my trail
For the road is too narrow
And your footing could fail

And the fall to the bottom
Could tear you apart
They'll be pickin' up all the pieces
Of you and your heart

Somebody pick up my pieces
I'm scattered everywhere
And put me back together
Put me way over there

Take me out of contention
I surrender my crown
Somebody pick up my pieces
It's just me comin' down
It's just me comin' down

Cabinet Door

(Anderson East, Jillia Jackson)

Well I don't know if I can let it go
My fingers clenched, white as snow
You packed your world in a wooden suit case
But what you left behind, time can’t erase

We spent 52 years giving all we had
We raised 7 kids on that plot of land
There’s still your loose change and your buttons on your washing stand
You left one big house for this lonely man

Well I miss holding your hands on Sunday
Talking over the TV, watching the Braves games
And I know that the good Lord called you up yonder
I guess what they say is true
Cause your absence makes this weary heart grow fonder

I found your old cook books but the biscuits ain't right
How do you work this damn coffee pot?
And all my shirt tails are wrinkled but the bed is still made
Cause your smell still lingers on where you laid

And I hung up all of your dresses, and the dogs they’re doing fine
But I can't remember that brand you used to buy
And Molly got her braces off and she smiles so big
Davy’s still as skinny as a whittled on twig

And I miss holding your hands on Sunday
Talking over the TV, watching the Braves games
I know that the good Lord called you up yonder
I guess what they say is true
Cause your absence makes this weary heart grow fonder

I miss holding your hands on Sunday
Talking over the TV, watching the Braves games
And I know that the good Lord called you up yonder
I guess what they say is true
Cause your absence makes this weary heart grow fonder
Jason and Margret are expecting one more
You’d be happy to know I fixed that cabinet door

[Outro]
It's gonna take more, more, more
Gonna take more, more, more
It's gonna take more
Goin' take more
Goin' take more
To satisfy me
Oh, to satisfy me
Satisfy me
Oh, to satisfy me
Oh, satisfy

Find ‘Em, Fool ‘Em, and Forget ‘Em

(George Jackson, Rick Hall (Fame)
)

[Verse 1]
People, let me tell you 'bout my father
He was known as the meanest, baddest lovemaker in town
He had a reputation of getting 'round all the women
For breaking their hearts, and leaving 'em all crying

[Pre-Chorus]
And he told me "son, let me give you some advice
Gotta remember this for the rest of your life"

[Verse 2]
I didn't listen to what my father told me
Already gave, gave my heart to you, girl
You walked on it and misused it
Finally broke my heart in two

[Pre-Chorus]
The way you treated me, wouldn't even treat a dog
Didn't even show, show me no mercy at all

[Chorus]
I wish I had found you, fooled you, and forgot you
Like my father said
I wish I had found you, fooled you, and forgot you, yeah
I wish I had found you, fooled you, and forgot you, yeah yeah
I wish I had found you, fooled you, and forgot you, yeah

Devil In Me

(Anderson East, Mark Stephen Jones, Aaron Raitiere)

[Verse 1]
There’s a girl in Shelbyville
Gave her life to Jesus
First Antioch Baptist Church, where her dad preaches
She's pretty as her mama; she's only 23
And she could be an angel, Lord
Cause she's bringing out the devil in me

[Chorus]
Lord, forgive me for what I'm thinking
Cause it's Saturday night and I'm high and I've been drinking
But come tomorrow morning across the aisle
I look over and see her smile
Bow my head and the choir sings
Lord, forgive me; she's bringing out the devil in me

[Verse 2]
Sundress on a willow tree
Smooth on the water
I know the Lord's been good to me when I look at the preacher's daughter
But she’s my Delilah; she brings me to my knees
And she could be an angel
Cause she's bringing out the devil in me

[Chorus]
Lord, forgive me for what I'm thinking
Saturday night and I'm high and I've been drinking
But come tomorrow morning across the aisle
I look over and see her smile
Bow my head and the choir sings
Lord, forgive me; she's bringing out the devil in me

[Chorus]
Lord, forgive me for what I'm thinking
Saturday night and I'm high and I've been drinking
But come tomorrow morning across the aisle
I look over and see her smile
Bow my head and the choir sings
Lord, forgive me; she's bringing out the devil in me
Lord, forgive me; she's bringing out the devil in me

[Chorus]
I can't quit you
Lord knows I've tried to
And I can't forget you
But I'm dying inside to
And my heart can't say goodbye
Like the blue can't eat the sky
Honey, I can't quit you

[Verse]
I, I knew that I was good as done
There was something in your eye that told me I should turn and run

[Chorus]
But I can't quit you
Lord knows I tried to
I can't forget you
But I'm dying inside to
Cause it might sound insane
Can't get off your train
Honey, I can't quit you

[Bridge]
I can't eat, I can't sleep
I walk around, honey, dead on my feet
So if you're wondering, here's my prediction
There ain't no remedy for my affliction

[Chorus]
I can't quit you
Lord knows I've tried to
I can't forget you
But I'm dying inside to
But you're my favorite high
Til the day I die
I can't quit you
No, I can't quit you
I can't quit you
I can't quit you

What A Woman Wants To Hear

(Anderson East, Jon Decious)

[Verse 1]
Calico quilt and muscadine wine
Silver moon, candlelights
Pretty little girl, come here
I want to tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear

[Verse 2]
Fine Merlot that you had in my yard
A little bit of soul from the stars
Gonna lay you down, make it clear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear

[Chorus]
So with a turn of my head and that cotton-red sundress
Sitting cross-legged, bitching 'bout your ex
You're turnin' me on, when they call last call
You said "let's get out of here"
Little girl, I'll make it clear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear

[Verse 3]
Wanna talk about tomorrow like it's a real thing
See you when it comes down next spring
Whisper nothings in your ear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear

[Chorus]
So with a turn of my head and that cotton-red sundress
Sitting cross-legged, bitching 'bout your ex
You're turnin' me on, when they call last call
You said "let's get out of here"
Pretty little girl, I'll make it clear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear

[Chorus]
So with a turn of my head and that cotton-red sundress
Sitting cross-legged, bitching 'bout your ex
You're turnin' me on, when they call last call
You said "let's get out of here"
Pretty little girl, I'll make it clear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear
I'll tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman, tell you what a woman wants to hear

Lonely

(Anderson East, Jillia Jackson)

[Verse 1]
I called just to hear your voice
Didn't say I was sorry for leaving
Wasn't ready for what you had to say
But you still love me, and you're dying every day

[Chorus]
Wouldn't be lonely if I crawled on back
Wouldn't be lonely if I fixed the flaws I had
Wouldn't be lonely if time would take us back
Wouldn't be lonely, wouldn't be lonely cause of me

[Verse 2]
And I can feel the tension through the lines
Your sighing says enough
And I don't know why these words I chose between two roads
Would even matter; Lord, I still can't let her go

[Chorus]
Wouldn't be lonely if I crawled on back
Wouldn't be lonely if I fixed the flaws I had
Wouldn't be lonely if time would take us back
Wouldn't be lonely, wouldn't be lonely, oh, because of me

[Bridge]
So am I crazy for leaving?
Am I crazy for stealing your heart away?

[Chorus]
And no, I wouldn't be lonely if I would crawl on back
Wouldn't be lonely if I fixed the flaws I had
No, I wouldn't be lonely if time would take us back
No, I wouldn't be lonely, I wouldn't be lonely cause of me
Oh, because of me

Keep The Fire Burning

(Anderson East, Mark Stephen Jones, Aaron Raitiere)

[Verse 1]
I used to wake up, watch you while you were sleeping
You'd open up your eyes like you knew what I was thinking
You thought my arms were strong, right where you belonged
How could so right, baby, end up so wrong?

[Verse 2]
Do you remember the weekend by the ocean?
We were invisible in midnight locomotion
The tide is rolling in, it's time to sink or swim
Do you think we could ever strike another match again

[Chorus]
Cause it's hard to keep the fire burning
It's hard to keep the flame alive
It's hard to heal the hurting
Just can't keep that fire burning
Oh, and it's hard to heal the hurt
Just can't keep the fire burning

[Chorus]
It's hard to keep the fire burning
It's hard to keep the flame alive
Oh, and it's hard to heal the hurting
When you can't keep the fire burning
Oh, it's hard to heal the hurting
Just can't keep the fire burning
And it's hard to heal the hurting
When you just can't keep the fire burning

Lying In Her Arms

(Anderson East)

[Verse 1]
Climbed so long and I should leave
Scraping the tops of the trees
The sun pierced through and the flowers are in bloom
It makes no difference to me
Meal's cold and I was waiting for you to warm up
Thought I saw fire everywhere
She came along, not mistaking what I saw
Now we're smoke in the air

[Chorus]
Cause you were the only one I was holding
And I was holding her close
You were the only one I was thinking of
Lying in her arms
Throwing away our love

[Verse 2]
She was young, she was new, and that's what I wanted
New eyes that shine back at me
And [?], I was left with the thoughts
What I did, I couldn't change

[Chorus]
Cause you were the only one I was holding
And I was holding her close
You were the only one I was thinking of
Lying in her arms
Throwing away our love
Our love

[Chorus]
You were the only one I was holding
And I was holding her close
You were the only one I was thinking of
Lying in her arms
Throwing away our love
Our love
Our love

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